| Office of the Chief Trade Advisor |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 29-Jul-11 |
| | Job Description: |
| | The Office of the Chief Trade Adviser (OCTA) provides advice and support to the Pacific Forum Island Countries (FICs) in the PACER Plus trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand. The OCTA assists the FICs to analyse trade policy issues, develop and coordinate negotiating positions, build trade negotiation capacity, and advance their positions |
| | in trade negotiation meetings. It is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The Office of the Chief Trade Adviser is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Trade Policy Adviser or Trade Policy Officer. Duties and responsibilities: |
| | 1) The Trade Policy Adviser or Trade Policy Officer will be responsible to the Chief Trade Adviser |
| | 2) The position will involve providing the FICs with timely and high-quality policy advice and briefings, assistance with national and regional consultations, and advice, representation and other assistance to the FICs in trade negotiation meetings. |
| | Interested applicant must possess the following: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Applicants should have an advanced degree, preferably with a specialisation in development economics, international trade or international trade law; Strong analytical, written and oral skills are |
| | essential, as is an understanding of international trade policy issues affecting small developing countries and the trade and economic issues facing the FICs; Knowledge of and/or experience in the |
| | Pacific region would be an advantage |
| | - Applicants for a position as a Trade Policy Adviser need to be able to demonstrate substantial experience in giving providing analysis and giving advice on trade policy issues at a senior level; |
| | Experience dealing with international trade or economic issues and negotiations in an international or regional organisation or government department would be an advantage. |
| | Salary: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Language: |
| | Not Stated |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Further information on the OCTA and position can be obtained from the address below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | cnoonan@octapic.org |
| | Address: |
| | Chief Trade Adviser, Office of the Chief Trade Adviser, Independence Park, PO Box 561, Port Vila. |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 11-Jul-11 | Direct from Employer |
| Source Website: |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
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